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In Times Like These
In Times Like These by Emilie Loring
215 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1968
About the author
Emilie Loring
69 books131 followersAKA Emilie Baker Loring
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
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July 20, 2015
I loved it. Page poses as Vance's fiancee to help foil an espionage plot. Of course they fall in love and the bad guys are caught. Is that considered a spoiler or is it a given?
My favorite passage in the book is on page 209 ...
"When we get married I want your undivided attention." Looking into his eyes, she bumped into a mailbox, apologized politely to it, and went on."
Being a man he had to have it in words. "You've never said it," he insisted.
I love you, Vance. I love you. Ouch!" as he steered her into the side of a parked car.
He caught her hand, laughing. "We'd better get home while we are all in one piece" He declared.
My favorite passage in the book is on page 209 ...
"When we get married I want your undivided attention." Looking into his eyes, she bumped into a mailbox, apologized politely to it, and went on."
Being a man he had to have it in words. "You've never said it," he insisted.
I love you, Vance. I love you. Ouch!" as he steered her into the side of a parked car.
He caught her hand, laughing. "We'd better get home while we are all in one piece" He declared.
February 28, 2017
Not the first go at this...probably like my 4th read. But all of Mrs Lorings books are favorites. The good girl gets the guy. The bad guys always lose. But the verbiage, plot, characters--all sweep you away on an adventure.
This one is no different. Government coverup-leak and sell out. Girl hired to pose as a fiancé to a high up man determined to ferret out the leak. A romance mystery going from sea to shining sea as you journey with Page and Vance from San Francisco to New York.
Favorite scene? When Page impulsively gives herself a makeover that turns her from frumpy straitlaced matron, to dazzling glamor girl...and Vance (who previously compared her as being as attractive as a moth eaten fur coat) is speechless and at a loss of knowing who she is.
Clothes can and do make the woman!
This one is no different. Government coverup-leak and sell out. Girl hired to pose as a fiancé to a high up man determined to ferret out the leak. A romance mystery going from sea to shining sea as you journey with Page and Vance from San Francisco to New York.
Favorite scene? When Page impulsively gives herself a makeover that turns her from frumpy straitlaced matron, to dazzling glamor girl...and Vance (who previously compared her as being as attractive as a moth eaten fur coat) is speechless and at a loss of knowing who she is.
Clothes can and do make the woman!
July 12, 2013
This is one romance that I keep thinking about and can't get out of my head... :)
December 21, 2018
Meh. B movie. “The mistake is yours, lady. Let’s go downtown and have a nice, long chat about your plans. They don’t include a trip to Portugal. Where you are going you won’t need a passport.”
January 29, 2023
Lovely fake engagement trope
February 4, 2021
Ghostwritten into novel-length from a 1920s-era Loring short story, but even warmed-over Emilie is somewhat entertaining. It's interesting to me that the one hallmark of Loring's writing, the one thing that made her so beloved—her sunny, it's-a-great-world optimism—is the one thing that none of her ghost writers ever managed to duplicate. Maybe it just can't be faked. Maybe...they shouldn't even have tried.
January 4, 2016
Time travel takes a little to get used to. Popping from one timeplace to another. Different outcomes make a fractured universe. Enjoyed reading this science fiction novel; always waiting for the next twist.
May 18, 2011
All-time favorite of mine. I've read and re-read it. <3
April 25, 2015
Loved it. She writes with such simplicity and wit.
March 7, 2010
A story of the Cold War set in NYC. Old fave of mine.
November 21, 2023
Ok, I may be on another old-timey author kick, but I'm really digging Emilie Loring right now! So far most of her books that I've read have included some sort of political intrigue, mixed with a *tiny* (miniscule really) bit of romance. This one had maybe a little more romance than some of the others, but still, very tame in today's world. But perfect for those of us that just want a fun read that feels like yesteryear. I really enjoyed this one, although the plot did hinge on one very random coincidence...
Overall, if you're looking for a light, fast read that also feels like a classic, try picking this one up. It is fluffy, exciting, and a delightful romp from a bygone time!
Overall, if you're looking for a light, fast read that also feels like a classic, try picking this one up. It is fluffy, exciting, and a delightful romp from a bygone time!
June 3, 2024
Young woman in San Francisco is going through a rough patch (dad died, leaving her without an inheritance, fiance broke up with her, working an entry-level job, living in a boarding house with a nosy landlady) when her boss asks her to accept a special assignment. Adventure, romance and mystery ensue. This was published in the '60s, and it doesn't age well. MC is a manipulative busybody (at least her heart is in the right place) who values appearance and beauty above all. The story is silly, but I do at least appreciate the window into prevailing perspectives of the time.
July 6, 2018
I started reading Emile Loring books when I picked up a paperback from a rack in a hotel lobby (for 50 cents) while on my sister's & my yearly vacation to visit my father. Hooked! I went on to purchase and read every Emilie Loring romance written and available in paperback, not knowing that she had died before I was even born. I loved these books, but read them when I was between about 12 and 18 years old. I was a young reader - do keep that in mind! :-)
January 24, 2024
Honestly, this held up better than I expected. I loved Emilie Loring in middle school, but I was pretty sure it would be racist or misogynistic or something.
But it’s mostly just a silly spy thriller, with a bit of chaste romance (only a few kisses), and a bit of midcentury stereotyping— a hippie who has “lost her femininity”, etc. I was surprised how much I still liked it though!
But it’s mostly just a silly spy thriller, with a bit of chaste romance (only a few kisses), and a bit of midcentury stereotyping— a hippie who has “lost her femininity”, etc. I was surprised how much I still liked it though!
May 10, 2019
A light-weight, complicated, yet obscure book. The obscurity lies in the plot: what is this danger to the nation? Are we at war, as is mentioned in passing? Who are those spies that want the secrets that will set the country back in the 'space race'? We really don't get any answers. OTOH several pairs of disfunctional couples reunite happily.
June 11, 2023
fabulous classic romance +mystery
Oh my goodness I just love the books by Emilie Loring—clean uplifting classics that refresh the soul. Such a great writing style it’s amazing that she began writing fairly late in life!
Oh my goodness I just love the books by Emilie Loring—clean uplifting classics that refresh the soul. Such a great writing style it’s amazing that she began writing fairly late in life!
August 12, 2023
Great read
When I was in high school I got hooked on Emilie Loring books. I was thrilled to find them on my Kindle App. After 50 years I had forgotten the books but reading them now brings back wonderful memories. Good clean reading. I love them.
When I was in high school I got hooked on Emilie Loring books. I was thrilled to find them on my Kindle App. After 50 years I had forgotten the books but reading them now brings back wonderful memories. Good clean reading. I love them.
December 11, 2025
Not one, but two dramatic make-overs turning otherwise unattractive females into charming, lovely women both inside and out...eventually. And we get an espionage mystery to boot, though I was not at all clear on why everyone wanted to kill Page.
November 9, 2020
A new favorite. An author from my childhood.
November 26, 2018
I did enjoy this book and found myself flipping through the chapters at a steady clip.
The most distracting aspect of the story however, was all the head hopping between characters, sometimes from sentence to sentence.
Worth a look.
The most distracting aspect of the story however, was all the head hopping between characters, sometimes from sentence to sentence.
Worth a look.
March 31, 2019
Another wonderful story by Emilie Loring!
I have found Mrs Loring's books to be wonderful stories of Faith, love and Patriotism. They always leave a sort of glow around my heart. I wish there were others of her books available for Kindle!
I have found Mrs Loring's books to be wonderful stories of Faith, love and Patriotism. They always leave a sort of glow around my heart. I wish there were others of her books available for Kindle!
January 23, 2022
Espionage during the Space Race
If you are looking for a fast paced mystery with a touch of romance. Pick this book up. You won't regret it.
If you are looking for a fast paced mystery with a touch of romance. Pick this book up. You won't regret it.
August 24, 2019
Good, clean romance
Good, clean romance. If you like clean books, Emilie Loring is an author that can be counted on every time.
Good, clean romance. If you like clean books, Emilie Loring is an author that can be counted on every time.
October 25, 2023
A favorite.
December 3, 2012
One of my absolute favorites.
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